J LJul 30, 2014•FeaturedSamsung Granted Patent on Smartwatch0 Comments Samsung's new patent reveals a round watch with a sensor in the band. Is Samsung finally about to ditch its bulky square smartwatches? Patent reveals circular design with a sensor in the band | Mail Online The patent was filed by the South Korean tech giant in March last year and awarded this week. It reveals what the firm calls its 'new design’ and shows a circular face (pictured).